BUCKHANNON — My Buckhannon is proud to present another season of the Hank Ellis All-Stars, recognizing Buckhannon-Upshur athletes who delivered standout performances across football, soccer, cross country, volleyball and golf.
Each week, one male and one female athlete earn the honor based on their impact, consistency and contributions to their teams.
For the week of Sept. 21–27, the Hank Ellis All-Stars are Cora Cottrill and Landon Wright.
Cottrill, a freshman on the Buckhannon-Upshur volleyball team, anchored the Lady Bucs through a perfect 3-0 week with wins over Braxton County, Grafton and Robert C. Byrd. She led B-U in kills in all three matches, finishing with 27 overall, and added 25 digs and seven blocks to cap a dominant stretch.
Wright, a sophomore goalkeeper on the Buccaneer soccer team, backstopped the Bucs to a 1-0-1 week. He posted a shutout in a 3-0 victory over Parkersburg South and allowed just one goal in a 1-1 draw against East Fairmont, one of Class AAA’s top programs. Wright stopped 10 of the 11 shots he faced across the two matches and has recorded seven shutouts this season.
Congratulations to Cottrill and Wright, this week’s Hank Ellis All-Stars.
Hank Ellis Insurance
Hank Ellis Insurance is an independent insurance agency in Buckhannon, West Virginia, serving Upshur County and the surrounding region. Founded in 2006, the agency specializes in Erie Insurance products and offers auto, home, life, commercial, and a full line of property and casualty coverage. For more information, call 304-472-8103 or visit hankellisinsurance.com.
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